About this episode

This episode explores the construction and significance of the Hopewell Earthworks in the Ohio River Valley.

For several hundred years across the Ohio River Valley a civilization we know as the Hopewell Culture moved a lot of dirt. This dirt was moved into mounds and earthworks built with extreme precision and astounding size. This is the story of the Hopewell Earthworks. Sponsor Go to factormeals.com/dispatchespod50off to get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year. New subscribers only, varies by plan. 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year while subscription is active. Sources https://hopewellearthworks.org/ https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/historyculture/hopewell-ceremonial-earthworks.htm History Dispatches is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on History Dispatches? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Matt Breen, McKinley Breen

Topics covered

• Hopewell Culture
• earthworks
• archaeology
• Ohio River Valley
• ancient civilizations

Keywords

• Hopewell Earthworks
• Ohio River Valley
• ancient mounds
• archaeological sites
• Hopewell Culture

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: History Dispatches, Airwave Media Network, Hopewell Culture, National Park Service

Places: Ohio River Valley, Hopewell Earthworks

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